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[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Thanks for the kind words! :D

The notification is something that we previously had fixed the bug for. The latest release redid our whole code structure, so I'm not surprised it's back. Thanks for letting us know!
[Android Apps and Games] kpxexpress:
Haha, yeah sorry! It seems to be working 100% fine now. Perhaps earlier it was just some connection issues on my end. I'll let you all know if it happens again! Thanks!

Also, I don't know if this has been answered before, but I did find a few ads that seemed to not be blocked. Not too sure if this is just because of the way the ads are coded.

I've attached screenshots. Article in question is:

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/07/20/project-highrise-simtower/

Screenshots included the same advertisements in both Google Now's browser as well as Google Chrome.

Other than that, no other issues with the app!
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
This is something we're working hard on and will hopefully have something out in our next update. The sync process should work eventually in the meantime.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We should block most ads on youtube. Some say we perform best through the mobile site. What do you mean by forcing blocking?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Is the widget taking a long time?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Our latest release seems to be slowing speeds on more phones than usual. We're currently sifting through several log files to find out what's happening. If you use the Report Connection Issue button in the menu and mention your XDA name I'll get it looked at as well.
[Android Apps and Games] tanivula:
Just noticed something with the beta. From the vpn dialogue box you can't launch Adclear, I'm 99% sure you could do this with the normal release because there was a configure button. Could also be related to a phone update? I guess once the vpn filters etc have been set up you don't need to go in there often,but it was a quick way to go in and change options when first setting things up.
[Android Apps and Games] solamentexelo:
For example, I put a "Adclear Widget" in the homescreen of my Smartphone, then I press to activate or desactivate but this doesn't work. Sometimes just the app stop working.

(Sorry for my English, it's not very good.)
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey, the file didn't get attached. Could you try sending your issue in again? Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
And this one slipped by me in replying, lol.

We should be blocking most, if not all of those. We're usually fantastic with the Taboola network. Our testers were testing hundreds of apps today as part of an exercise, but I passed this on to one of our main testers to take a look at.

On another note, I've got to write that game down. Sim Tower was the best.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I'm a bit confused. Which dialogue box are you talking about? The notification?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
It was perfectly clear English!

Did you email us by chance? We got another report of this happening. We've got the programmer that made the widget looking into it in any case.
[Android Apps and Games] tanivula:
Yep, the dialog box that comes up when you tap the notification of the VPN connection.
[Android Apps and Games] kpxexpress:
Haha, no worries. I had messaged you this afterwards!

Thanks for passing it on!

I saw this game because it was on sale!

I saw on /r/gamedeals.

https://www.reddit.com/r/GameDeals/comments/4xv6ka/gamesplanet_preorder_project_highrise_1199_1599/

It looked interesting!

Also, you guys seem to be very quick at replying and going over community feedback. Just what I like to see. Keep up the great work!
[Android Apps and Games] Undevil:
It's Adclear support custom dns like adguard?

I really need that feature because my ISP block some website and i only can unblock it with VPN or dns like open dns.
[Android Apps and Games] Devil.Wang:
Great! I enjoy its functionality.
[Android Apps and Games] hadi_rena:
@op: after test latest beta for some days i found that latest beta 502081 is more unstable compared to previous one. After a long usage sometimes apps failed to open (stuck at logo screen). I have to either clear data or reinstall it. Also i feel that internet speed is become slower if i play game that requires lot's resources. Anyway i could help?
[Android Apps and Games] siavash2death:
[MENTION=7253675]SEVEN_AdClear[/MENTION] thanks for the app. Can you estimate when do you think S7s problem will be solved? But I'm really hopeful about this app. It's really good that it really detects ads in apps and games, but without having access to the internet (while app is active), it isn't completely practical. But thanks for your effort anyway.
[Android Apps and Games] swedishboy2005:
I mean I heard with start as soon as android 7 there is no possible to block ads in yt app ????
[Android Apps and Games] jh82:
Hi there. I am still getting video ads watching YouTube videos. It still shows counts of add being blocked. But routinely see ads at the beginning of videos.
[Android Apps and Games] Debanka:
I cant believe that you guys pulled this off in a non rooted phone! Finally I have no reason to root my phone! Thank you so much!

Sent from my Redmi Note 3
[Android Apps and Games] stavros3006:
Great app but the amount of battery it drains is just plain ridiculous.

Nexus 6P stock 6.0.1
[Android Apps and Games] solamentexelo:
Ok, I will send an email from the application to reporting this problem.

Thanks for all your help.
[Android Apps and Games] kgonepostl:
Fails on redirects.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
The instability is understandable; this update complete redid our code structure, so there may be a few kinks to work out. The connection speeds, for example, have been popping up a lot. We have a lot of log files, but more couldn't hurt! You'll see the Report Connection Issue button in the menu. First replicate these issues happening a few times, then send. Be sure to mention your xda name and I'll put it in our mega ticket.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Not yet. We want to get to a certain level of efficiency with connections first, meaning iron out IPV4 and 6 problems that pop up from time to time.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
This seems to not be a phone issue rather than an issue with AdClear in general. We're investigating and already have a few improvements that may handle your case as well. Still getting down to the root of the problem.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I wouldn't bet on that. The open source community is too strong to be stopped with any sense of permanency.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Hey there. We block most ads on YouTube, but mileage does vary sometimes. We do routine updates to our ad blocking capabilities with YouTube. It should be time for that soon.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Are you using any of the additional lists?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Are you reading this from the usage screen or a battery monitor? AdClear usually gets attributed with the traffic of apps that use the internet. We do have an effect on battery life, but our latest calculations are around 6% higher drainage than normal. We just redid most of AdClear's code in our latest update, partly to let us work on battery life more easily.
[Android Apps and Games] kgonepostl:
Nah, just default lists

Malware lists

Filter list

English list
[Android Apps and Games] hadi_rena:
In my case the apps itself is unable to open, like i say it's stuck at adclear logo screen (the red screen) and nothing happen. So how I can click Report Connection Issues ?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Try toggling off the malware list and seeing if that does something. It specifically targets redirects. We're currently having some functional problems with it on an unrelated issue, but I wouldn't be surprised if that's what happens.

If that does nothing, try joining our beta program (link below) and using the Report Connection Issue button in the menu to send us a log file.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I thought you were referring to your other apps. This sounds like you might need to uninstall, reboot, then reinstall. Instead of reinstalling, consider joining the beta program in the link below. We'll be able to take a closer look at this (if it's able to load).
[Android Apps and Games] kgonepostl:
I'll reply about the redirects once I've had sufficient time to test it.

It's also worth mentioning that youtube ads play, forgot to mention that! Sorry!!
[Android Apps and Games] hadi_rena:
Already using beta version ver 502081 which i sometimes have trouble to open apps. I'll try uninstall, reboot, clean install whenever this case happened again. Thanks for suggestion
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Sorry if it sounds a bit generic of an answer. One of our testers swears by it when startup issues happen.
[Android Apps and Games] swedishboy2005:
Even in video?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Usually we knock out most of them, but this update has been all over the place. Some people are getting 100% out of us on Youtube, and some not at all. We're currently fixing some structural issues with YouTube that might have an effect. Hopefully out next release.
[Android Apps and Games] kgonepostl:
I should have clarified, it seems that it does block some ads. I seem to be getting less ads. Thank you for your hard work. YTMND.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
That's good to hear! We appreciate any feedback.

Good to see ytmnd is still up. Gotta go watch some of my favorites.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
especially that. Facebook announce that there ads were unblockable and some one found a workaround in two days. It's a slippery slope for them to throw money at when people will always find a way.
[Android Apps and Games] Nepd:
Hey guys. App works good, definitely better than other ad blockers I've used. But there's an issue I have, when I wanna play online I can never matchmake, so every time I'm gonna play online I disable the app. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] QuickNET Tech:
Hi, have you whitelisted the app in question within Seven AdClear? Tap inside the big circle and toggle the switch to off to do so.
[Android Apps and Games] stavros3006:
I'm reading it from the Battery usage in Settings. It's the first one in the list with over 11% usage.
[Android Apps and Games] Nepd:
Yeah but, that's the same as disabling Seven AdClear. All ads start popping up again, at least I can matchmake though. Hope you can fix this so it works in games with online gaming. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] QuickNET Tech:
No, clicj inside the red circle on the home page. I highlighted it in a screenshot. You'll be taken to a list of apps that you can individuality enable/disable ad blocking for. See screenshots below.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
I think he still wants protection in the app in question though. Thanks for doing this, by the way. Can I possibly use that highlighted screenshot? Sometimes language barriers make it difficult to describe that button.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
What is the app that this is happening in, and what kind of thing is preventing matchmaking? Do you get a popup in the game about it?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Yeah, that's just generally the sent/received packets of all your traffic that does that. It's a problem that plagues all VPN apps. I don't think any one else has found a solution to that yet. There's too much OS stuff involved.
[Android Apps and Games] selw0nk:
Are you using the beta or stable version?
[Android Apps and Games] Nepd:
I got you man, and I knew I could do that, but I meant that by doing that, disabling for the individual app would be the same for that app as disabling the adblocker all together. And as dev says, I still want protection for this game and yet be able to matchmake and play online. This blocker works wonderfully except for this issue.

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The game in question is Asphalt 8, there's no pop-up or anything. When I go into multiplayer the game starts searching for players to fill the room, but it never happens, is like I'm alone in the universe lol. Once I disable Seven AdClear, the game can finally find me some player to race with. I would upload a screenshot right now, but the game won't let me play multiplayer on cellular data, just wifi. When I get home I'll update this reply with the screenshot.

I almost forgot, there are some files that have recently been auto-generated, I don't remember when I saw the first one, but I think it might be generated by Seven AdClear, I'll upload one so you can check it out so I'll know for sure if it's AdClear or another app that's gone crazy generating those files. There's only 1 now that I checked, earlier today I deleted over a 100 of them.
[Android Apps and Games] fredbvalani:
It's working well although I noticed that it wasn't blocking ads on Musixmatch app.

I was also unable to log into my router when Adclear was enabled.

I am also facing problems opening Google Docs and Google Sheets documents while Adclear is enabled
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We have something in the latest update addressing routers. We found a huge DNS bug that seems to be partially effecting everything, and we think it's related as well. You can try it out in our beta program (link below).
[Android Apps and Games] neekless:
Advanced Protection

I tried turning on advanced protection and it prompted me to install a certificate which I did, but after that it says the certificate is expired and prompts me to delete it. It happens every time I try. Please advise.
[Android Apps and Games] Zero5295:
LG G4 - MMS Issues

I have the latest version of this app installed. All I did was turn it on, seemed to work...until I tried to send a picture to someone via texting (MMS). I have come to the realization that I cannot send or receive them now. This problem happened once before and I was able to help it sort itself out after a few restarts and turning off the app. SMS have worked the entire time. I have tried manually putting in the APN settings (I use Textra), resetting the APN to default as well, with the app on and off. No luck. My G4 is non-rooted, stock Android 6.0 on the Verizon Wireless network. Please help me get MMS back up and working. Thank you in advance.

Edit: I had to uninstall the app then reinstall. Pictures send fine now. I will reinstall the AdClear app at another time.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
We believe we have a fix for this coming up possibly. We had an issue with Snapchat that we think is more camera related than anything. The latest version is in Beta, which you can join by clicking the link below if you'd like.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Sorry, I missed your post.

We have some changes in beta that you may want to try out. It might fix your problem. The link is in my signature.

That file looks like some sort of executable involving YouTube. I think you might have malware on your phone.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
Android N? We recently refactored our code and found this issue arose right after. We're still looking into the cause. I'll update you when I have more info.
[Android Apps and Games] Nepd:
Don't know what could it be, they started appearing about the same time I installed the AdClear, that's why I thought it might be it. Maybe it conflicts with Youtube AdAway, the xposed module from Wanam I've been using for blocking youtube ads. Maybe the xposed module was creating those files because of that conflict. I uninstalled Seven AdClear yesterday and since then those files stopped appearing.

Right now I've just installed the beta, I'll see if everything works out well.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
If you shake your phone in beta, you'll be able to send us a connection report. We're really interested in what's going on here.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
AdClear Version 502125 Release Notes

Change List

Added instabug reporting to Beta (shake to activate)

Fixed bug in snapchat

Fixed DNS issues affecting some users

Fixed a bug in engine that could cause crashes for some users

Fixed an issue with connection issue reporting not providing correct data

DOWNLOAD

Hey guys, we've got another update in tow. We tried to address the problems that popped up in our last update, like connection issues (which we believe was caused via DNS). Snapchat (and other camera apps) should be fine with AdClear on. Crashes seemed to arise out of nowhere today, and we believe we got that patched up.

If you had one of these issues and they're still persisting, let me know.

Instabug will allow us to communicate directly with you through the app (if you are a beta user). We're hoping that it will make our processes more efficient and less strenuous on you guys. As always, thanks, and enjoy! I'll be here all night to answer questions, etc.:good:

EDIT: I was wrong in saying we believed DNS to be the primary cause of connection problems. The problem still persists for most that are affected, but within the last hour we've finally pinpointed what's at issue. I'm hoping we can get a hotfix out.
[Android Apps and Games] pk89:
okay so i just got my Note 7 and installed this. after i was browsing the forums and my internet got super slow. after closing the app it worked just fine. what am i doing wrong
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
On the new version?

EDIT: I realized I've spread bad info. This problem wasn't fixed in the latest update, but literally an hour ago we've figured out what's going on. It seems to primarily affect Marshmallow users. It's evaded us for so long because the bug wipes out our log data. I'm campaigning for a hotfix release either tonight or tomorrow.
[Android Apps and Games] Nepd:
Hello, is this the same as the one on your signature?
[Android Apps and Games] erez669:
Seems to be good ad blocker

I installed it right now, seems nice. I also have the network notification with key simbol but it doesn't bother me. Keep updated in future.
[Android Apps and Games] themachinist:
Is there any reason why advanced protection is not on for all apps by default?
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
It is right now. When beta isn't pre-release, we use it to get a better look at what issues may be occurring in the latest build.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
It was until recently. There are several apps that don't work well with SSL protection, so we thought functionality + user choice was a win-win.
[Android Apps and Games] SEVEN_AdClear:
That notification isn't from us, by the way. It's from Android because we use the VPN.
[Android Apps and Games] Debanka:
I have been using it for a while and I don't feel that it consumes a huge amount of battery. Its about the same.Plus the pros highly outweighs the cons.
[Android Apps and Games] Ashish3640:
Thank you for the app! It works like magic on my Nexus 6p:)
[Android Apps and Games] jeozme:
By crashes you mean app or mobile crashes? I am asking because after installing an older version my mobile froze and had problems to start again. Now I am not sure if I can address this issue to adclear.

Your answer will help me to narrow down my issue. Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] Nepd:
Hi again. I want to report another issue, I didn't report it before because I thought it was a rom problem because I had just made a dirty flash, I found AdClear on an Xda-developers video on YouTube right after I made that dirty flash so I didn't know what caused the problem and I assumed it was because of the dirty flash. Well the problem is that internet slows down a lot after installing AdClear, whether on wifi or data, even disabling it doesn't make it fast again, it stays slow. I realized this because me thinking the problem was due to a dirty flash I made a clean installation of Android 6.0.1 on my Xperia Z3 (I formatted everything on recovery, even internal storage and flashed from external sdcard) and first used it without any adblocker and everything was fine, internet was fast, I could play online (full room), videos loaded fast, etc. Then I installed AdClear, and internet became slow, I can't play online like I already reported and videos take too long to load. Disabling doesn't solve it, it stays slow and in gaming I can play online, but room never fills.

Oh and those weird files I told you about are indeed generated by AdClear. At first they didn't appear, they started showing up once I activated advance protection. Before I thought they were generated by YouTube AdAway, the xposed module by Wanam I had been using to block YouTube ads, but in this clean Android installation I didn't installed it, the only adblocker I have is Seven AdClear. I'm gonna attach them.

I really hope you can fix this issues, because this adblocker is very good in spite of this issues I'm having.

PS: Sorry if I sound kinda nagging and for typing such a long reply. Lol
[Android Apps and Games] QuickNET Tech:
I am having the same problem with the random files in the internal storage as well. It's always in the format "[string of numbers]_pro", and using a text editor, it appears to be something related to YouTube. Do you use OGYouTube by any chance?

EDIT: Notice the similarities between the info in the 2 files? One is mine and one is yours. Uninstalling OG YouTube seems to have stopped it. Keyword is seems, I will update later.
[Android Apps and Games] QuickNET Tech:
Yes, go ahead! If you need anything else like it, PM me.
[Android Apps and Games] Nepd:
So it was OGYoutube LOL. I do use it, I like how I can download videos with it. I'll install official to confirm.

PS: What navbar mod are you using? And, is it Android N? The right button looks like it would trigger multiwindow.
[Android Apps and Games] QuickNET Tech:
Stock LG G4 on 6.0. The left button triggers the notifications/quick settings and the right button does trigger LG's (crap and extremely limited) implementation of multiwindow.
[Android Apps and Games] QuickNET Tech:
Crashes seem to still happen on rare occasion, but the ad blocking never stops working.

Also, the download link is broken when opened from XDA Labs. "%26/#39;" is always appended to the front of the URL (see screenshots). Removing that makes the link work perfectly.
[Android Apps and Games] QuickNET Tech:
I am using 6.0.0.502125. I am not sure if that is stable or beta.
[Android Apps and Games] erez669:
exclude apps or websites

i'm searching a way to exclude browsers like google chrome or specific websites and I can't find. a lot of websites was blocked totally if the adclear is running and I need to disable it completely to surf normally.

you need to add an option to exclude websites or applications.

thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] hadi_rena:
Exclude ssl scan or regular scan? You could exclude chrome from ssl scan at settings>advanced protection>apps
[Android Apps and Games] QuickNET Tech:
Also, for specific domains i.e. *.youtube.com*, go to the pull out menu on the left > advanced protection > domain whitelist. You can also whitelist all of chrome if you want, but that is a bit extreme.

EDIT: [MENTION=7253675]SEVEN_AdClear[/MENTION] are wildcards such as asterisks valid characters in domain whitelists?
[Android Apps and Games] Nepd:
Ah ok. I didn't know LG had that kinda navbar at stock, that's why I thought it was a mod.
[Android Apps and Games] tanivula:
Hmm not sure if it's AdClear or an app misbehaving because of it, but have had a few instances of my phone getting hot for no reason while the vpn (including adv prot) was enabled.

Disabled and all seems to go back to normal. ?
[Android Apps and Games] erez669:
Not working. I want to exclude www.hwzone.co.il and www.gadgety.co.il from blocking and he keeps blocking. How i exclude an application like google chrome if i want?
[Android Apps and Games] Nepd:
Alright those weird files that were generated when activating advance protection were due to OGYoutube. Now that I've been using official Youtube app with advance protection on, there are no weird files whatsoever.

Only issues left are the slow downs and the inability to play online. Thanks guys.